der Irrglaube
Translation
fallacy, misconception, false belief
Examples
Es ist ein Irrglaube, dass Geld glücklich macht.
It is a fallacy that money brings happiness.
Er hielt an seinem Irrglauben fest.
He clung to his false belief.
Grammar Patterns
the fallacy that... the fallacy that... It is a fallacy that the earth is flat.
to cling to ((a false belief)) to cling to ((a false belief)) He clung to his false belief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fehlannahme, Trugschluss; Antonyms: Wahrheit, Tatsache
Etymology
From 'Irr-' (wrong, erroneous) + 'Glaube' (belief, faith). Literally 'wrong belief'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'error' ('Irr-') in your 'belief' ('Glaube').